A post- Notting Hill Carnival meeting for residents was dominated by the street party’s future remaining in its current location.

The annual meeting, arranged by the London Notting Hill Carnival Enterprises Trust (LHNCET), saw a passionate audience of more than a 100 argue for and against the relocation of Europe’s largest street party.

However, there was general consensus that the celebration of black culture that the carnival was set up to mark half a century ago was being lost and that a return to its roots was needed.

Other topics discussed included toilet provisions and the carnival route.

The meeting was held at Kensington Town Hall on Wednesday (October 27) and featured LHNCET trustee director Lewis Benn, Met Chief Superintendent Jane Connors, and James Fitzgerald, interim head of culture at the council.